Quick answer: Annual salary = hourly wage × hours worked per week × weeks worked per year. For example, $30/hour at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks equals $62,400 per year before taxes and deductions.
How to convert hourly pay to salary
The basic conversion is straightforward: multiply your hourly rate by your weekly hours, then by the number of weeks you expect to work. Using your real schedule matters. Someone working 35 hours a week or taking several unpaid weeks off will have a different annual gross income than someone working 40 hours for all 52 weeks.
Hourly wage examples
These examples assume 40 hours each week and 52 paid weeks. They are gross-pay figures, so income tax, payroll deductions, benefits and other withholding are not subtracted.
Gross salary vs. take-home pay
Your converted salary is gross income. The amount that reaches your bank account can be lower after taxes and payroll deductions. Because those deductions depend on location and personal circumstances, use AffordBase's Take-Home Pay Calculator after converting your wage.
How to use the result in your budget
Once you know your annual and monthly gross pay, you can connect the number to real decisions. Estimate how much rent you can afford, test your full monthly budget in the AffordBase Dashboard, or work backward from a lifestyle target with the Salary Needed Calculator.
Common questions
How do I convert hourly pay to annual salary?
Multiply your hourly wage by the number of hours you work each week, then multiply by the number of weeks you work during the year.
How much is $30 an hour per year?
At 40 hours per week for 52 weeks, $30 an hour equals $62,400 in gross annual pay before taxes and deductions.
Does this calculator show take-home pay?
No. This page converts gross hourly pay to gross salary. Use the Take-Home Pay Calculator next if you want an estimated net-pay figure.
What if I do not work 52 weeks a year?
Change the weeks-worked field. This is useful for seasonal work, unpaid leave, school-year schedules or other work patterns.
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AffordBase provides planning estimates, not tax, legal or financial advice. Verify pay and withholding details with your employer or an appropriate professional when needed.